Hormones and healing after breast reduction surgery
Part of Injuries & trauma, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how a woman's natural hormones affect healing after breast reduction surgery. If you qualify, it may help doctors understand why some women heal better and could improve recovery for future patients.
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Who can take part
- You have enlarged breasts that cause symptoms like back or shoulder pain, skin irritation, or discomfort.
- You have not reached menopause and are still having regular periods.
- You have not had breast reduction surgery before.
- You are not currently taking oral contraceptives or on corticosteroid therapy (like prednisone).
- You have no history of breast cancer.
- You are not a smoker and do not use nicotine replacement products like patches or gum.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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